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On 5/19/2022 at 5:47 AM, Mariann812 said:

Hi, Regina: congratulations on your progress. My surgery date is 6:8 for a bypass and hernia repair. I’m 67 years old and hbp is an issue of mine. Your comment about the fatigue, and the coffee interested me as we are close in age, and I can’t imagine myself not liking coffee. 😖
I hope your strength returns and you continue to improve.

Thank you Mariann. I am feeling alittle better. The dietitian changed a couple of things for me.

I believe I am missing my favorite coffee creamer with sugar in my coffee! I have tired a sugarfree Creamer but I dont care for it.

Good luck to you on your surgery in June. I hope all goes well. Let me know how it goes.

On 5/16/2022 at 11:40 AM, Chrissy214 said:

Hello,

I am now 8 weeks out from my gastric bypass surgery. I am 53lbs down and am finally getting some energy back. I did have a lot of set backs following my surgery and spent 2 weeks in the hospital most of which was in ICU. I am able to eat regular foods now but still don’t have much of an appetite. I don’t tolerate meats very well and I crave fresh fruits and vegetables which are sometimes hard to tolerate as well. I find I only like ice Water and herbal tea. I can no longer drink coffee and I used to drink coffee all day everyday. I no longer crave sweets either. I’m amazed at how much my tastes have changed. Has anyone else experienced changes like these?

Chrissy,

Same here with the coffee!! Thought I was going to really miss it but it doesn't even taste good. I am 3 weeks out and down 26 lbs. I am sorry about your complications. I cant imagine since I have had none and I am still so weak and tired, no energy at all! I am 66 years old so it may take a bit I guess. My blood pressure has dropped significantly and could be part of the problem. Hope you are feeling better soon.

Regina

1 hour ago, Sleeving It Reel said:

It will get better! I had my gastric sleeve on 4/27. Each day I see marked improvement. Everyone is different it seems. I have seen some people go back to work after five days. There is no way I would be ready for that now. Take it easy and listen to your body. Also, Water is key!

Thank you for the encouragement. Are you doing well?

1 hour ago, Quesodip251 said:

Have you moved up to full liquids yet? I was very weak on the clear liquid diet from a lack of calories.

I am on pureed foods 2 oz per meal.

I had a Gastric Sleeve on 4/28 and I am struggling. Very sore due to cough and weak. I am desperately trying to stick to the plan and get all my meds in. Hope it gets better soon!

I have been on a diet most of my life and have not been successful at keeping it off. I am in my late 60's now and unable to do much of anything. My doctors all agree this is a good choice for me. Thank you for the positive vibes Edmira.

I am so happy I found this forum today. I am on day 6 of my Preop diet. I cannot even imagine doing a liquid diet for 2 weeks. I am so sorry you are suffering so much. I am on high Protein diet with 2 shakes. I feel so weak and depressed. I was a carbiholic for sure. I am relieved to see I am not the only one! Please reach out to your support team for help. Good luck!